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BCEC 516,000 square feet of contiguous, nearly column-free exhibit space, 82 meeting rooms, 40,000-square-foot ballroom, and the most advanced convention technology in the industry, including free Wi-Fi access throughout the facility.
Hynes 176,480 square feet of adaptable exhibit space, auditorium with seating for 4,000+, 38 meeting rooms, and a 24,544-square-foot ballroom, all connected to free Wi-Fi and 3,100+ hotel rooms and 200 shops and restaurants in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay.
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The BCEC was designed by world-renowned architect Raphael Vinoly and HNTB Architecture. The beauty and symbolism of the building’s modern, glass-lined interior is reflected throughout the 2.1 million square feet of space. The 40,020 square-foot ballroom overlooks the Boston Seaport District, offering breathtaking views. And with 516,000 square-feet of column-free, contiguous exhibit space, and 82 meeting rooms, the BCEC has the functionality to accommodate your event, your way.

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Exhibit Halls

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The BCEC has 516,000 square feet of contiguous, virtually column-free exhibit space that can be set up in 10 different configurations.

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The BCEC exhibit halls deliver spectacular flexibility with 516,000 square feet of contiguous, virtually column-free space. You can orient your exhibits East/West or North/South, with halls that can be set up in 10 different configurations. Ten unique entrances to the exhibit halls allow you to design traffic flow through your event. The space also features abundant natural light, greater ceiling heights, and all utilities in convenient floor boxes.

Features

  • Free wireless Internet access
  • Access to anywhere in the building in 5 minutes or less
  • Utility access through in-floor boxes allows flexibility laying out the show floor (30-foot centers)
  • Loading docks and staging areas facilitate last-in, first-out exhibitors
  • Soundproof air walls prevent noise bleed and can be used to divide exhibit space into four controlled-access halls

Exhibit Hall A

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  • 170,000 square feet
  • Can accommodate over 15,400 attendees
  • Easy access to multiple registration areas, as well as the ballroom and Boardroom Suite

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Exhibit Hall B

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  • 184,000 square feet
  • Reception capacity of 26,285 guests
  • The facility’s largest hall is centrally located and can be divided into two 92,000-square-foot halls

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Exhibit Hall C

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  • 162,000 square feet
  • Banquet setup accommodates 10,800 attendees
  • Features abundant natural light and is directly adjacent to the facility’s 1,350 on-site parking spaces

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Meeting Rooms

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82 state-of-the-art meeting rooms totaling 151,781 square feet enable you to accommodate a variety of meeting sizes and setups.

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Our flexible meeting rooms enable you to accommodate a variety of meeting sizes and setups. Meeting rooms are evenly distributed throughout the building and located five minutes or less from each other, simplifying logistics and attendee navigation.

Features

  • Free wireless Internet access
  • Soundproof air walls prevent noise bleed and let you divide and combine rooms according to your needs
  • Controlled room access with Intellikey security
  • Customize the environment with six preset lighting/dimmer controls and in-room temperature control settings
  • Integrated audio and video for the ability to simultaneously broadcast to and from any room(s)
  • Network infrastructure features two separate T-3 internet connections, and each meeting room has Category 5 twisted pair and multi-mode fiber optic connections

Meeting Rooms: Exhibit Level

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  • Four meeting rooms with combined 10,189 square feet of space
  • Direct access to all exhibit halls
  • Immediate access to the lower ring road that encircles the facility
  • Multiple attendee drop-offs and registration areas flow directly into this space

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Meeting Rooms: Level One

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  • 38 rooms and 61,552 square feet of meeting space
  • Direct access to multiple drop-off entrances and food court
  • Pedestrian skybridges connect meeting room areas on both sides of the building and provide a bird's-eye view of the exhibit floor and exhibit-level signage

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Meeting Rooms: Level Two

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  • 38 rooms and 80,040 square feet of meeting space
  • Direct access to the Boardroom Suite and skybridge access to The Westin Boston Seaport District hotel
  • All rooms are no more than five minutes from any area of the building

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Ballroom

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Specifically designed to accommodate high-level performances with top-of-the-line sound, lighting, and rigging capabilities, the BCEC ballroom is dramatic, elegant, and exquisitely furnished. The column-free space is suitable for all general presentations, meal functions, and concerts. The adjoining pre-function area offers sweeping panoramic views of Boston’s harbor and skyline.

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  • 40,020-square-foot, column-free environment for presentations from any vantage point
  • 19,340-square-foot pre-function space
  • Multiple entrance points to control flow and access
  • Green room available for speakers and performers
  • Technology capabilities to support any presentation requirement and room orientation–from lighting and sound, to rigging and Wi-Fi

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Boardroom Suite

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Close to the exhibit halls, and in the heart of the meeting room complex, is a first-class solution to the planner’s challenge of where to hold high-level meetings. The impressive Boardroom Suite features a large mahogany table and drop-down A/V screen. The space also includes an elegant reception anteroom and adjacent executive lounge, ideal for smaller meetings.

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Features

  • Hold your board meetings simultaneous with your event
  • Flexibility to host VIP meetings, press briefings, high-level customer meetings, and more
  • Private entrances; state-of-the-art A/V, lighting, and service solutions
  • A central location for convenient access to anywhere in the building
  • Easy access to a variety of food and beverage options

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Registration/Function

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Eight registration areas on two levels and multiple function areas on every level allow you to set up any activity, anywhere.

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Totaling over 300,000 square feet, the BCEC’s registration and function areas give you a variety of environments to choose from regardless of where you’re holding a program. Select from eight registration areas on two levels with direct access from main road drop-offs. Function areas throughout the building give you locations for any activity with food distribution always available.

Features

  • Multiple registration areas can be designed to mirror your event components
  • Function space can be utilized to sell sponsorship events to your customers
  • Utilities in floor boxes and walls to set up functions anywhere
  • Access to a variety of food and beverage options to support any function

Registration/Function: Exhibit Level

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  • Direct access to all three exhibit halls
  • Direct access to two attendee drop-off points via adjacent ring road
  • Option to use for registration, function space, or show offices
  • Electronic signage to highlight drop-off points or key event messages in two locations

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Registration/Function: Level One

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  • Grand, two-story main entrance lobby is ideal for receptions or show registration
  • Ring road provides direct access with four attendee drop-off points
  • Electronic signage to highlight drop-off points or key event messages in four locations

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Registration/Function: Level Two

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  • Extend events from meeting rooms–use for product display, literature distribution, reception, or registration
  • Ideal areas for your ad-hoc breakout meetings

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Registration/Function: Ballroom

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  • Extend your ballroom event or use separately for receptions, presentations, meetings, or other event programs
  • Floor-to ceiling windows offer unrivalled 270-degree views of Boston’s skyline and harbor

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Loading Docks

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62 bays, a separate freight access road, a weather-protected dock overhang, and an indoor staging area make event logistics fast and easy from move-in to move-out.

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The BCEC has 62 covered loading dock bays evenly distributed to serve each of the exhibit halls, plus a separate commercial access road and a protected overhang designed for all-weather activity. Five elephant doors allow large vehicles simultaneous drive-on access to the exhibit floor. 14 dock levelers accommodate all types of trucks and wheel sizes. The 45-foot wide indoor pre-fab area is ideal for booth preparation. There are also opportunities for on-site marshalling and boneyard capabilities.

Features

  • Controlled temperature year-round to facilitate booth setup and construction
  • Best access: one-minute drive time from the highway to loading docks
  • Exhibitor-friendly labor rules allow all full-time employees to unload, assemble, dismantle, and pack–regardless of booth size
  • Drive-on floor access points for faster move-in, move-out

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FAQs

How many square feet is the Hynes Convention Center? ›

The Hynes Convention Center offers you a compact, collegial environment in the heart of the city, with the latest in convention technology and services. The 176,480 square feet of versatile exhibit space includes four exhibit halls that can be used in any combination.

How long is the Boston Convention Center? ›

The 610-meter-long (2,000-foot-long) building, designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects in a joint venture with HNTB Architecture, is sited along the boundary between the mid-rise commercial district near Boston's Inner Harbor and the residential neighborhoods of South Boston.

How many square feet is the BCEC? ›

The BCEC has 516,000 square feet of contiguous, virtually column-free exhibit space that can be set up in 10 different configurations. The BCEC exhibit halls deliver spectacular flexibility with 516,000 square feet of contiguous, virtually column-free space.

How many people can the Hynes Convention Center hold? ›

4,000 capacity multi-purpose auditorium with built-in balcony and seating, which can also be used as an exhibit hall or for general sessions, banquets, concerts, sporting events, and more. The Hynes Veterans Memorial Auditorium is perfect for high-level presentations or keynotes.

Who has the largest convention center in the United States? ›

The crown jewel of the Windy City's expo and event scene, McCormick Place is just minutes from downtown Chicago. The convention centre is the largest in North America and comprises four buildings. Together, they account for 2.6 million square feet of exhibit halls, 170 meeting rooms, six ballrooms and four theatres.

What is the largest convention center capacity? ›

The Hannover exhibition center is the largest convention center in the world with a 554,000 sqm surface area (496,000 indoor and 58,000 outdoor). The convention center was built 70 years ago after World War II and has always hosted massive trade shows, the largest being Hannover Messe.

How much does it cost to park at Boston convention center? ›

Parking rates are $25 for regular sized vehicles and $50 for oversized vehicles. Please note: Parking is limited at the BCEC and is available on a first come, first served basis. On certain events if the South Lot is full, attendees may be directed to an offsite parking lot.

How many floors is one international place Boston? ›

One International Place is a modern skyscraper in the Financial District neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Built in 1987, it is Boston's fifth-tallest building, standing 600 feet (183 m) tall and housing 46 floors.

How many convention centers does Boston have? ›

Boston has two convention centers and the city's geographical location makes it an ideal and easy gateway for both national and international access and gives you access to the most valuable attendee base within a 2-hour travel radius of any city in North America.

How many square feet is the Ernest N Morial convention center? ›

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is home to America's largest contiguous-space exhibit hall with 1.1 million sq. ft.

How many square feet is Boston city Hall? ›

The 318,000 square foot building houses the Mayors Office and City Council Chambers, as well as all the city agencies. Its dramatic entryway is highlighted by brick which flows from Government Center Plaza through City Hall and down to Dock Square and the historic Faneuil Hall.

How many square feet is the Salt Palace convention center? ›

Details on what the Salt Palace has to offer: 987,000 square feet (91,695 square meters), of convention center space. 515,000 square feet (47,845 square meters) of contiguous exhibit space.

What hotels are connected to the BCEC? ›

Boston convention centers are connected to world-class hotels with the BCEC connected to The Westin Boston Seaport District and the Hynes connected to the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Sheraton Boston Hotel, and Westin Copley Place Boston.

When was the Boston convention center built? ›

June 2004

Who is Hynes Convention Center named after? ›

The Center is named after former Boston mayor John Hynes.

How many square feet is the Austin convention center? ›

Stretching over six city blocks, the Convention Center amounts to 881,400 gross square feet. Our five contiguous exhibit halls offer 247,052 square feet of column-free space.

How many square feet is the New Orleans convention center? ›

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) is home to America's largest exhibit hall, all under one roof on one level with 1.1 million sq. ft.

How many square feet is convention space in Las Vegas? ›

The Las Vegas Convention Center is one of the busiest facilities in the world - a 4.6 million-square-foot facility located within a short distance of approximately 150,000 guest rooms.

What is the size of the Nashville convention center? ›

About the Music City Center

Music City Center is Nashville's convention center located in the heart of downtown. The 2.1 million square foot facility opened in 2013 and was built so that Nashville could host large, city-wide conventions in the downtown area.

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